Management of Risk: A Strategic Focus for emlyon’s Teaching and Research
In an era marked by the proliferation of geopolitical, political, socio‑economic and climate‑related risks, emlyon has made risk management a strategic priority. By strengthening its ecosystem of partnerships and deploying training programmes and research models centred on this vertical, the School aims to train leaders capable of anticipating and managing global risks.
Management in an age of uncertainty: a priority vertical for emlyon
Organisations today operate in an environment shaped by uncertainty and the accelerating pace of transformation. In this context, the ability to manage risks and make informed decisions has become a strategic skill for leaders.
As part of its 2030 roadmap, one of emlyon business school’s three priorities is to place the development of managerial skills for an age of uncertainty at the heart of its programmes.
emlyon strengthens its ecosystem in the field of risk management
For several years, emlyon has been building an ambitious ecosystem around the challenges of risk management, crisis response and business continuity. The School relies on a network of academic and economic partners in France and internationally, as well as civil and military institutions in fields such as defence, geopolitics and insurance. These include Air Base 942, the École de l’Air et de l’Espace, the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint‑Cyr, the Diplomatic and Consular Academy, the Institute for Advanced Studies of the Ministry of the Interior, and Groupama Rhône‑Alpes Auvergne, involved in the Research Chair on “Climate Risk and Property & Casualty Insurance”, as well as the Lyon–Saint‑Étienne–Roanne Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is developing a Security Hub on emlyon’s former campus in Écully. The relationships built with these stakeholders reinforce the strong foundations emlyon has established for this strategic orientation, which is deployed at the very core of its teaching and research activities.
To support the roll‑out of this strategic axis, emlyon continues to develop dedicated programmes and partnerships:
Starting in the 2026 academic year, emlyon will launch the MSc in Strategic Intelligence and Global Risks, a programme designed to train managers in mastering strategic intelligence processes to better understand global risks. The aim is to broaden organisational analytical capabilities to support informed decision‑making and sustain competitive advantage.
In parallel, emlyon and the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (Cnam) are combining their respective expertise to launch an Executive Master in Insurance Management. This programme supports managers in strengthening their strategic and managerial skills to address major sector challenges: evolving business models, increased regulation, compliance requirements, financial issues linked to the risk economy, and corporate social responsibility.
The School is also reinforcing its commitment to actors in the humanitarian and international solidarity sectors through a strategic partnership with Bioforce, France’s leading institution for training humanitarian professionals. Together, the two institutions will deploy continuing education initiatives in France and abroad, student projects, and volunteer and student‑led initiatives focused on global health issues and crisis‑affected territories.
emlyon is also partnering with the Academy of Resilience, led by GEOS. This future educational infrastructure, located within the CCI’s Security Hub, will offer training programmes and research activities dedicated to building a shared culture of risk management. The School will contribute by mobilising its expertise and pedagogical resources to support businesses, local authorities and civil society.
Finally, emlyon has formed a strategic partnership with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), the UN’s dedicated training institution. This collaboration will enable the co‑creation of programmes and events, the development of joint research projects, mutual participation in courses and lectures, and the creation of opportunities for students (internships, volunteer programmes, academic exchanges).
The development of the Risk Management vertical is part of emlyon’s 2030 roadmap, complementing its strategic plan Résonances 2028. It is built alongside two other major priorities: accelerating the hybridisation of skills through the creation of a Tech School, and strengthening the School’s international influence as an actor of soft power.